Episode 49
What is it?
You think with Lee Seokjin and some old
directors, you can turn the tables?
It's not that simple in the real world.
Is that your way of doing things?
Betraying a friend that trusts you,
and stealing all of his money?
Sangjun asked for this, do you know?
Is that why you wanted my father to die?
I said he was already dead when I got there!
Sure.
Wherever you go and whomever you meet,
keep telling that story.
Even if
you made my father die,
don't ever speak of it.
Ever.
If not,
I would have to feel sorry for my father
for being too foolish
to have trusted you so much.
It was for you.
For you,
for an ingrate like you,
my father did all the work.
From the beginning, my father prepared
all the money and paperwork for you.
Even if you hadn't stolen the money,
if you just let things run its course,
you would've eventually gotten all of it.
I understand that you're an engineer,
but what about running the company?
Asking me to manage the money is...
If you do it, it'll be like I'm doing it.
Sangjun, still...
On top of that,
I don't know if I need to run the company.
I want to hire someone capable,
and have him run it the way he wants.
I can focus on technology development,
and he can help grow the company.
(President Kim Sangjun)
Sangjun.
Sangjun!
Hey, Sangjun!
(Taehu Industry Stock Certificate, $2.5 Million)
Talk about lying through your teeth.
Who in the world
gives all his money to his friend
when he has his own family,
his own parents, and a wife?
I don't understand, either.
If he was alive, I'd love to ask him
why he trusted someone like you.
What kind of crazy idiot would
trust his friend with all his money?
You think I would believe that nonsense?
Taehu Industry's attorney Hong Mungi.
He was one of the people you fired
when Taehu Industry filed for bankruptcy.
You can ask him.
(President Kim Sangjun)
(Registration Certificate, Owner Jang Taesu)
Taesu, what time will you be back?
Well, I think I'll finish around 5.
I'll see you then.
I have something to tell you.
What is it? Tell me now.
I'll tell you later.
Don't be late.
I have a favor to ask you,
and something to give you.
Your mother's waiting.
If
Anything happens to me,
ask Taesu for help.
Don't say such a thing.
I'm saying, just in case.
Hello?
Who is this, so early in the morning?
Do you remember me?
President Jang!
- Come in. / - No, no, wait.
My coming in isn't important right now.
Did you meet Sangjun's son Kim Jiwan?
Did you see him a few days ago?
Yes, I met Jiwan a few days ago.
What did you two talk about?
He asked about the financial state
of Mr. Kim when he passed away.
Is there any legal problems?
Yes,
when Sangjun died,
what happened to his assets?
You know that better than I do.
He turned everything into cash,
and invested it into his company.
Invested it,
yes.
Yes, that's right.
He invested all of it.
He didn't plan on giving it to me, right?
He said he was making you the president.
Isn't that the same thing?
I want to give Taesu a chance.
I want to make it
so that he can make this company grow.
Mr. Kim,
what about your family?
Putting him in charge of the money is...
This investment is for my family.
Excuse me?
I'm not sure
how much longer
my heart will last.
Without me, what will happen to my mother,
my wife, and kids?
Anyone can talk my mother into signing
any document they want, and my wife
does not know how to deal with my mother.
I need someone to be there for my family.
Money aside, I know Taesu will
take great care of my family.
I know what kind of man he is.
President Jang...
You,
you're lying, aren't you?
How much money did Kim Jiwan give you?
How much did it take to pay you off?
President Jang...
I need to see you right now.
Come to my office.
I'm not interested in seeing you.
I'm hanging up.
Take me to Kim Jiwan's apartment.
I just
met with Taehu Industry's company lawyer.
Then you must've heard everything.
Yes.
You mean you heard about Sangjun?
Your family's become quite crafty.
Was it money, or something else?
How did you make him lie to me like that?
I remember him as a man of integrity,
so how did you buy him off?
You're well-prepared to taint my name.
Turning Sangjun into a saint
will make me look dirtier and pettier.
On top of stealing money, I'd become
a bastard who betrayed his best friend.
Is that the plan?
Telling the world how dirty and petty I am?
That's what you're afraid of?
I'm relieved.
At least you know what you did was wrong.
Why did you do it?
You're not that type of person.
You valued people,
and you were very understanding.
So Sangjun, Mother, and I
trusted you with everything.
You were upright and kindhearted.
What happened to you?
How did you end up here like this,
doubting Sangjun's intentions, Mr. Jang?
Find evidence on how Kim Jiwan
bought that lawyer off.
Taesu, what if...
What if, what?
You think it might be true?
But if it's true, I'm...
No.
I'm sure there's evidence of him lying.
What do you think Kim Jiwan offered him?
Wait...
Wait, this means
he can buy my people off, too.
What are you waiting for? Go find it!
Yes, sir.
I'm Ha Yeongho of Daehan Daily.
I'm Kim Jiwan.
Have a seat.
I heard the news from a former employee.
You've been contacting former directors?
How many people have you met with?
About twenty.
And I've been preparing
the recordings of their accounts.
I think I can report the story right away
if I had a copy of those recordings.
Can you give me a copy?
Of course.
I'll call you once I'm done sorting them.
Can't fall asleep?
I can't seem to understand Father.
Why did he try to put someone like
Jang Taesu in charge of his money?
That was so foolish.
Jiwan.
Don't blame your father.
Back then, the only person he could trust
was Mr. Jang Taesu.
With his health deteriorating,
your father was afraid of the future.
And he thought
Mr. Jang Taesu could look after us.
He was wrong.
He trusted the man
who stole all his money the day he died.
If it were me,
I would've trusted Mr. Jang Taesu, too.
He was a different man
from who he is now.
And that's why I can't forgive him.
As a human being,
you cannot betray someone
who trusts you.
Hyeondo.
Why not resign from your father's company?
I'll look into another job for you.
I should go to work.
Sugyeong came to see you?
She really begged for your forgiveness?
Sugyeong looked really bad.
I think she's miserable.
She should be.
Of course.
If she's not, she's not human.
Wait, but why do you sound so sad?
What?
Seeing her miserable made you soft?
Oh, my.
You sure are a saint.
She's going through a rough time after
a life of luxury, and you feel sorry?
You're the one I feel sorry for.
It seems as though Hyeondo is sick.
He's at the hospital.
Hyeondo?
How could a child be healthy
when his parents have no morals?
Karma passes down to children.
Thank you for helping me in Russia.
How could I say no to you?
I had to do it.
So I was thinking,
I heard you might end up
taking over the company.
There's an idea
I've been developing for five years,
and going to Russia gave me
reaffirmation on my idea.
So I was wondering
if you could give me a chance
to present that idea to you.
Please don't joke around with me.
I'm not...
Yes, I know I was hard on you,
and made your life difficult.
I saw talent when I saw you, so,
yes, like in Chinese novels,
in order to make someone a hero,
people around him
create hardships for him.
All Chinese heroes are like that.
They prevail over and over again,
and accomplish...
It's okay.
No, I...
I said it's okay!
Why do you keep bugging me!
I said it's okay!
Something great.
I think you're mistaken.
It's okay.
Sorry for cutting you off, but you're...
No, I'm not mistaken.
I think you're mistaken.
It's not like that. Just think about it.
When you asked me for a favor like that,
wasn't it because we are close?
- Yes. / - Right?
So since we share a special relationship,
let me present it in a special...
Jiwan.
Hi, Eunsu.
Ms. Han Eunsu!
Oh? Hello.
What are you doing here?
Huh?
She's my little sister.
Your real sister?
Yes.
But her last name's Han, and yours is Kim.
Jiwan, Eunsu.
- Hi, Aunt. / - Hi.
Remember?
This is Mr. Yun, my former team leader.
- Hello. / - She's my aunt.
Oh, Aunt.
Hello, I am Yun Oyong.
Hi.
I'm Park Haengsuk.
Excuse me?
Park...
You're his aunt, but your last name is Park?
Kim, Han and Park.
A family with different last names?
What happened?
Why is that office empty?
All the desks and chairs are gone.
Oh, that office?
They moved out.
They moved out?
Where did they go?
Where are my daughter and husband?
I heard they're pitching a tent at a farm.
A, a tent?
Oh,
I think we need to get a phone line fast.
When is the phone guy coming?
He'll be here at 3.
Where should the line go?
I'll find a spot.
I'll take that, Yeongju.
You shouldn't bite off more than you can chew,
and mingle with your own kind!
You're suffering because of Jiwan!
It's my fault for signing a contract
that says the owner can evict us at any time.
How dare you side with Jiwan!
I'm going to get him for this!
Honey, Mi...
What did Mom say?
She's going to get Jiwan.
What?
Seriously...
Let's hurry up.
Jiwan, you!
Hello.
Just a second.
Hello.
It's an important meeting. This way.
Everything looks great.
I can see, now that I'm here.
You put up a makeshift office near the farm.
It shows your concern for quality control.
I just need to sign here, yes?
Yes.
Thank you.
I hope this works out great.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
That guy
is great at many things.
He's amazing.
He performs better under pressure.
Ms. Lee, it must've been hard to find us.
And it's such a hot day.
Let me get you something cool to drink.
Mr. Jang.
This is worth $30,000.
Dad, why did you say it was Jiwan's fault?
Hey, cut me some slack.
I was caught off guard.
It slipped out.
I can't believe you.
It's cooked. Yes, have some.
Director, you're here.
- Mr. Kang, you're here. / - Honey.
Yes.
What are you doing here?
What do you think?
They are working so hard on a hot day,
so I bought them Korean pork
to help them restore some energy.
Domestic is always the best.
Of course. You're a wise man.
Honey, don't just stand there. Come and sit.
- Come here. / - Yeongju, come and sit down.
Yes, Yeongju, come and eat.
Let me go get some more lettuce.
Okay.
Wait,
weren't you mad at Jiwan?
What's going on?
Oh, I can't believe you.
When? People might actually believe that.
Why would I talk badly about Jiwan?
When I came here, Jiwan was doing great,
so I bought him Korean pork,
to help him restore energy.
Why are you just sitting there?
Go and help wash the lettuce.
Go help Jiwan.
Okay.
I'm a great judge of character.
Mom, just have one spoonful.
Say ah.
I don't want any chicken porridge.
It's not just chicken. It has ginseng, too.
You need to eat warm food in the summer,
so you can restore energy, okay?
Just have one spoonful.
Say ah.
See?
You're upset because of what you said.
I didn't say anything wrong.
Imagine how Seonhui and Eunsu must feel.
You're worried about Eunsu, aren't you?
I hope she gets over Hyeondo,
and meets someone nice.
I'm sure she will.
Couples form and break up all the time.
Jiwan doesn't have a girlfriend?
Jiwan has no time for that.
This?
You see,
here are the size and unit.
Hi.
Maybe I shouldn't have come.
Don't say that. I'm glad you're here.
But why are you here?
Oh, I'm stuffed.
You must really love spicy chicken stew.
You ate a lot of it.
Because it was delicious.
It's late, so take Yeongju home.
It's okay. I can go home alone.
Don't say that.
It's late. What if you get kidnapped?
Take her home.
No, that's not going to happen.
Don't say that. Just go.
What are you two doing?
Let's go. I'll walk you home.
- What? / - Go home, and go to bed.
- Let's go, Yeongju. / - Bye.
Okay.
- Bye. / - Goodnight.
Are those two dating?
They're not together yet,
but they are testing the waters.
It's frustrating to watch them.
Yeongju...
She's nice.
She is.
She's pretty and pleasant.
And she's a teacher.
Don't you think they look good together?
Yes, they do.
(Unique Spicy Chicken Stew)
Ms. Kang Yeongju, what's all this?
Why are you cooking all of a sudden?
I'm just practicing.
Practicing?
Oh, I get it.
Girl...
You have a good eye.
What do you mean?
Jiwan.
Who cares about education?
To me, money trumps everything.
Stop getting ahead of yourself.
Seonhui is a decent mother-in-law.
Eunsu is easy.
The grandmother-in-law will become forgetful.
Haengsuk. She's the one to watch out for.
I'm sick of your marriage talk.
I told you it's not like that.
Just leave me alone.
How could I leave you alone?
You won't go on blind dates,
but you can't even make Jiwan yours.
If it were me in the old days,
I would've already...
What's the use of giving you my looks?
Just look at yourself.
You're dressed like a tomboy,
and you haven't taken a shower.
You need to make yourself look pretty!
Practicing cooking won't help you at all.
If a girl is pretty, nothing else matters.
You have to look pretty!
What good will cooking do for you?
Besides your pretty face,
you got nothing from me!
What do you mean? Like this?
Oh, you're impossible.
You're my daughter, but you're impossible!
Be more like Oh Minja! Like me!
Minja.
Oh!
Ms. Lee!
What are you doing here?
I need a new pillow for my neck pain.
What about you?
Yeongju's been complaining about neck pain, too.
Well,
is Yeongju still going on blind dates?
I've given up on that.
How they feel about each other is important,
not their background.
You're right!
But I heard you hold education very high.
If they're in love, education doesn't matter.
As long as he's hard-working, it's fine.
But isn't a small family better?
I would prefer a small family,
but these days, as complicated as it is,
people don't live with married children.
- You mean live separately? / - Yes.
But that's...
Well...
Old people don't live forever.
And I'm dying to have a great-grandchild.
I'm not going to let my daughter
date anyone with a large family.
What if she gets stuck with them?
That won't be good.
Yes, getting stuck is the key.
As long as they live separately,
you don't mind a big family?
Of course not.
As long as they are in love.
Why do you ask?
You have someone in mind?
Of course.
- You do? / - Yes.
Hello, I'm Ha Yeongho from Daehan Daily.
Someone tipped me off about Taehu Industry.
You drove Taehu Industry into bankruptcy,
and stole millions in funds. Is that true?
There are protocols for reporters...
Your former employee Lee Seokjin, and
former directors will be giving statements!
Tell me if it's true,
or if it's slander!
President Jang!
Please leave.
Refuse all interviews.
It wasn't Kim Jiwan.
Don't jump the gun, or get them involved.
I'm sure the reporter heard a rumor.
If he had all the evidence,
he would've written about it already.
I'm coming in, so make sure no one talks.
I told you to find him, by any means!
What are you doing?
Is it that you can't or won't?
Seokjin was
with us from the birth of Taehu Industry,
and is still with us today.
Dongjin still calls us to congratulate us
whenever we reach a new milestone.
Hyeokju practically lived with us
at the factory.
So how could I
dig into their past, and make threats?
Taesu!
You've been paid off, too?
I know you met with Seokjin.
I wasn't sure.
So, what did you get from them?
How much did they pay you!
Taesu...
Get out.
You're fired!
Get lost!
Hyeondo,
I once told your father
to watch his back because of you.
And he said to me,
even if you betrayed him, that was okay.
Because you're his son.
Look after Taesu.
I can't seem to do it anymore.
Is this Mr. Han Yeongho of Daehan Daily?
This is Kim Jiwan.
Can we have that interview tomorrow?
Yes, Mr. Han.
I'm on my way.
Your father was going to
hand over his company to my father?
I couldn't understand him at first,
but now that I think about it,
I can understand him a little bit.
This is all the evidence I've collected.
Why are you giving them to me?
Why did you
give me that notebook?
Have you had a lot to drink?
You asked me here, so why are you late?
I met Jiwan.
Uncle Sangjun
was going to give you all his money?
That's a lie.
Right?
Who would actually do that?
Why would he give you his company
when he has a son and a family?
That's ridiculous.
You were just a friend.
Not his blood.
Don't you agree?
Yes.
I'm not his blood.
But,
even though I wasn't his blood,
Sangjun might have actually really
wanted to give me his company.
But why...
How could he trust me so much?
Jiwan.
Do you
remember Dad?
A little bit.
What kind of person was he?
He smiled at me whenever he saw me.
Why did
Dad trust a man like him?
He was so foolish.
You think so, too, don't you?
How have you been?
Don't turn bad.
That's not who you are, Hyeondo.
I should go.
The Korean Businessmen's Association
recommended you as a next chairperson.
You're to give an acceptance speech.
Okay.
I got it.
Oh, and
call my wife's lawyer,
and have him visit me here.
Yes, sir.
President Jang wants to see you
before going to court.
What is it about?
He said he will tell you in person.
You like the coffee here, don't you?
You didn't call me here for coffee.
What is this about?
I called you over to have a cup of coffee.
Excuse me.
I came because you like it here,
but to me, the company
vending machine coffee's the best.
You've always had cheap taste.
What?
You hate me because of my cheap taste?
No,
it was easy for me.
Successful men
always get a mistress first.
But
you have simple taste in everything.
Vending machine coffee, soju,
and roasted rice tea after meals.
And with women, only Jeong Sugyeong.
I did have simple taste,
but it was never cheap.
I loved having you
as my husband.
I respected you
more than anyone.
If you are willing to change,
nothing will change between us.
Will Jeong Sugyeong still love Jang Taesu
without his money and honor?
That's why it can't be, Ms. Jeong.
This is the divorce papers.
I already signed it,
so you take care of the rest.
Are you sure you want to let this go?
You won't regret it?
That was what Father wanted.
If President Jang
doesn't change his ways after finding out
what Father wanted, he'll be more miserable.
Hello, everyone.
I'm Jang Taesu from Best Global,
who recently won Businessman of the Year.
There are many senior entrepreneurs
and colleagues who deserve the award,
so I feel a very big responsibility
to win this accolade.
And it's an honor to have the position
to represent all entrepreneurs.
Sitting here
brings back old memories.
I had a friend.
He trusted me when I had nothing,
and helped me get to where I am today.
He was the president of Taehu Industry
where Best Global began.
Kim Sangjun.
That was my friend's name.
He was naively trusting,
and honest
even to a fault.
I considered his company
as my own,
and worked hard.
But,
I
Stole...
All of his money.
What did he just say?
Yeongju, summarize this register, please.
May I help you?
Mr. Jang Hyeondo.
How dare you come here!
Jang Hyeondo?
You're that guy?
How dare you show your face here?
Get out.
I'm sorry.
That's all I can say.
Yes.
I tricked my trusting friend's family,
and bought their shares for pennies.
And I even kicked his family out
from their house.
And so I used
the stolen money,
and built my own company.
(Taehu Industry Stock Certificate, $2.5 Million)
Dad!
(KBS 2TV, Weekend Drama, Bluebird's House)
I knew then,
(Best Global's Jang Taesu Confesses to Embezzlement)
I would regret it for the rest of my life.
Sangjun
might have died because of me.
He's giving you what?
Stocks.
And he's resigning from his position.
Why are they so dense,
when I'm trying to help them?
They should at least try to
go on a few dates.
You're going to let Father be as he is?
Ma'am, get me a glass of ice water!
(Episode 49)
What is it?
You think with Lee Seokjin and some old
directors, you can turn the tables?
It's not that simple in the real world.
Is that your way of doing things?
Betraying a friend that trusts you,
and stealing all of his money?
Sangjun asked for this, do you know?
Is that why you wanted my father to die?
I said he was already dead when I got there!
Sure.
Wherever you go and whomever you meet,
keep telling that story.
Even if
you made my father die,
don't ever speak of it.
Ever.
If not,
I would have to feel sorry for my father
for being too foolish
to have trusted you so much.
It was for you.
For you,
for an ingrate like you,
my father did all the work.
From the beginning, my father prepared
all the money and paperwork for you.
Even if you hadn't stolen the money,
if you just let things run its course,
you would've eventually gotten all of it.
I understand that you're an engineer,
but what about running the company?
Asking me to manage the money is...
If you do it, it'll be like I'm doing it.
Sangjun, still...
On top of that,
I don't know if I need to run the company.
I want to hire someone capable,
and have him run it the way he wants.
I can focus on technology development,
and he can help grow the company.
(President Kim Sangjun)
Sangjun.
Sangjun!
Hey, Sangjun!
(Taehu Industry Stock Certificate, $2.5 Million)
Talk about lying through your teeth.
Who in the world
gives all his money to his friend
when he has his own family,
his own parents, and a wife?
I don't understand, either.
If he was alive, I'd love to ask him
why he trusted someone like you.
What kind of crazy idiot would
trust his friend with all his money?
You think I would believe that nonsense?
Taehu Industry's attorney Hong Mungi.
He was one of the people you fired
when Taehu Industry filed for bankruptcy.
You can ask him.
(President Kim Sangjun)
(Registration Certificate, Owner Jang Taesu)
Taesu, what time will you be back?
Well, I think I'll finish around 5.
I'll see you then.
I have something to tell you.
What is it? Tell me now.
I'll tell you later.
Don't be late.
I have a favor to ask you,
and something to give you.
Your mother's waiting.
If
Anything happens to me,
ask Taesu for help.
Don't say such a thing.
I'm saying, just in case.
Hello?
Who is this, so early in the morning?
Do you remember me?
President Jang!
- Come in. / - No, no, wait.
My coming in isn't important right now.
Did you meet Sangjun's son Kim Jiwan?
Did you see him a few days ago?
Yes, I met Jiwan a few days ago.
What did you two talk about?
He asked about the financial state
of Mr. Kim when he passed away.
Is there any legal problems?
Yes,
when Sangjun died,
what happened to his assets?
You know that better than I do.
He turned everything into cash,
and invested it into his company.
Invested it,
yes.
Yes, that's right.
He invested all of it.
He didn't plan on giving it to me, right?
He said he was making you the president.
Isn't that the same thing?
I want to give Taesu a chance.
I want to make it
so that he can make this company grow.
Mr. Kim,
what about your family?
Putting him in charge of the money is...
This investment is for my family.
Excuse me?
I'm not sure
how much longer
my heart will last.
Without me, what will happen to my mother,
my wife, and kids?
Anyone can talk my mother into signing
any document they want, and my wife
does not know how to deal with my mother.
I need someone to be there for my family.
Money aside, I know Taesu will
take great care of my family.
I know what kind of man he is.
President Jang...
You,
you're lying, aren't you?
How much money did Kim Jiwan give you?
How much did it take to pay you off?
President Jang...
I need to see you right now.
Come to my office.
I'm not interested in seeing you.
I'm hanging up.
Take me to Kim Jiwan's apartment.
I just
met with Taehu Industry's company lawyer.
Then you must've heard everything.
Yes.
You mean you heard about Sangjun?
Your family's become quite crafty.
Was it money, or something else?
How did you make him lie to me like that?
I remember him as a man of integrity,
so how did you buy him off?
You're well-prepared to taint my name.
Turning Sangjun into a saint
will make me look dirtier and pettier.
On top of stealing money, I'd become
a bastard who betrayed his best friend.
Is that the plan?
Telling the world how dirty and petty I am?
That's what you're afraid of?
I'm relieved.
At least you know what you did was wrong.
Why did you do it?
You're not that type of person.
You valued people,
and you were very understanding.
So Sangjun, Mother, and I
trusted you with everything.
You were upright and kindhearted.
What happened to you?
How did you end up here like this,
doubting Sangjun's intentions, Mr. Jang?
Find evidence on how Kim Jiwan
bought that lawyer off.
Taesu, what if...
What if, what?
You think it might be true?
But if it's true, I'm...
No.
I'm sure there's evidence of him lying.
What do you think Kim Jiwan offered him?
Wait...
Wait, this means
he can buy my people off, too.
What are you waiting for? Go find it!
Yes, sir.
I'm Ha Yeongho of Daehan Daily.
I'm Kim Jiwan.
Have a seat.
I heard the news from a former employee.
You've been contacting former directors?
How many people have you met with?
About twenty.
And I've been preparing
the recordings of their accounts.
I think I can report the story right away
if I had a copy of those recordings.
Can you give me a copy?
Of course.
I'll call you once I'm done sorting them.
Can't fall asleep?
I can't seem to understand Father.
Why did he try to put someone like
Jang Taesu in charge of his money?
That was so foolish.
Jiwan.
Don't blame your father.
Back then, the only person he could trust
was Mr. Jang Taesu.
With his health deteriorating,
your father was afraid of the future.
And he thought
Mr. Jang Taesu could look after us.
He was wrong.
He trusted the man
who stole all his money the day he died.
If it were me,
I would've trusted Mr. Jang Taesu, too.
He was a different man
from who he is now.
And that's why I can't forgive him.
As a human being,
you cannot betray someone
who trusts you.
Hyeondo.
Why not resign from your father's company?
I'll look into another job for you.
I should go to work.
Sugyeong came to see you?
She really begged for your forgiveness?
Sugyeong looked really bad.
I think she's miserable.
She should be.
Of course.
If she's not, she's not human.
Wait, but why do you sound so sad?
What?
Seeing her miserable made you soft?
Oh, my.
You sure are a saint.
She's going through a rough time after
a life of luxury, and you feel sorry?
You're the one I feel sorry for.
It seems as though Hyeondo is sick.
He's at the hospital.
Hyeondo?
How could a child be healthy
when his parents have no morals?
Karma passes down to children.
Thank you for helping me in Russia.
How could I say no to you?
I had to do it.
So I was thinking,
I heard you might end up
taking over the company.
There's an idea
I've been developing for five years,
and going to Russia gave me
reaffirmation on my idea.
So I was wondering
if you could give me a chance
to present that idea to you.
Please don't joke around with me.
I'm not...
Yes, I know I was hard on you,
and made your life difficult.
I saw talent when I saw you, so,
yes, like in Chinese novels,
in order to make someone a hero,
people around him
create hardships for him.
All Chinese heroes are like that.
They prevail over and over again,
and accomplish...
It's okay.
No, I...
I said it's okay!
Why do you keep bugging me!
I said it's okay!
Something great.
I think you're mistaken.
It's okay.
Sorry for cutting you off, but you're...
No, I'm not mistaken.
I think you're mistaken.
It's not like that. Just think about it.
When you asked me for a favor like that,
wasn't it because we are close?
- Yes. / - Right?
So since we share a special relationship,
let me present it in a special...
Jiwan.
Hi, Eunsu.
Ms. Han Eunsu!
Oh? Hello.
What are you doing here?
Huh?
She's my little sister.
Your real sister?
Yes.
But her last name's Han, and yours is Kim.
Jiwan, Eunsu.
- Hi, Aunt. / - Hi.
Remember?
This is Mr. Yun, my former team leader.
- Hello. / - She's my aunt.
Oh, Aunt.
Hello, I am Yun Oyong.
Hi.
I'm Park Haengsuk.
Excuse me?
Park...
You're his aunt, but your last name is Park?
Kim, Han and Park.
A family with different last names?
What happened?
Why is that office empty?
All the desks and chairs are gone.
Oh, that office?
They moved out.
They moved out?
Where did they go?
Where are my daughter and husband?
I heard they're pitching a tent at a farm.
A, a tent?
Oh,
I think we need to get a phone line fast.
When is the phone guy coming?
He'll be here at 3.
Where should the line go?
I'll find a spot.
I'll take that, Yeongju.
You shouldn't bite off more than you can chew,
and mingle with your own kind!
You're suffering because of Jiwan!
It's my fault for signing a contract
that says the owner can evict us at any time.
How dare you side with Jiwan!
I'm going to get him for this!
Honey, Mi...
What did Mom say?
She's going to get Jiwan.
What?
Seriously...
Let's hurry up.
Jiwan, you!
Hello.
Just a second.
Hello.
It's an important meeting. This way.
Everything looks great.
I can see, now that I'm here.
You put up a makeshift office near the farm.
It shows your concern for quality control.
I just need to sign here, yes?
Yes.
Thank you.
I hope this works out great.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
That guy
is great at many things.
He's amazing.
He performs better under pressure.
Ms. Lee, it must've been hard to find us.
And it's such a hot day.
Let me get you something cool to drink.
Mr. Jang.
This is worth $30,000.
Dad, why did you say it was Jiwan's fault?
Hey, cut me some slack.
I was caught off guard.
It slipped out.
I can't believe you.
It's cooked. Yes, have some.
Director, you're here.
- Mr. Kang, you're here. / - Honey.
Yes.
What are you doing here?
What do you think?
They are working so hard on a hot day,
so I bought them Korean pork
to help them restore some energy.
Domestic is always the best.
Of course. You're a wise man.
Honey, don't just stand there. Come and sit.
- Come here. / - Yeongju, come and sit down.
Yes, Yeongju, come and eat.
Let me go get some more lettuce.
Okay.
Wait,
weren't you mad at Jiwan?
What's going on?
Oh, I can't believe you.
When? People might actually believe that.
Why would I talk badly about Jiwan?
When I came here, Jiwan was doing great,
so I bought him Korean pork,
to help him restore energy.
Why are you just sitting there?
Go and help wash the lettuce.
Go help Jiwan.
Okay.
I'm a great judge of character.
Mom, just have one spoonful.
Say ah.
I don't want any chicken porridge.
It's not just chicken. It has ginseng, too.
You need to eat warm food in the summer,
so you can restore energy, okay?
Just have one spoonful.
Say ah.
See?
You're upset because of what you said.
I didn't say anything wrong.
Imagine how Seonhui and Eunsu must feel.
You're worried about Eunsu, aren't you?
I hope she gets over Hyeondo,
and meets someone nice.
I'm sure she will.
Couples form and break up all the time.
Jiwan doesn't have a girlfriend?
Jiwan has no time for that.
This?
You see,
here are the size and unit.
Hi.
Maybe I shouldn't have come.
Don't say that. I'm glad you're here.
But why are you here?
Oh, I'm stuffed.
You must really love spicy chicken stew.
You ate a lot of it.
Because it was delicious.
It's late, so take Yeongju home.
It's okay. I can go home alone.
Don't say that.
It's late. What if you get kidnapped?
Take her home.
No, that's not going to happen.
Don't say that. Just go.
What are you two doing?
Let's go. I'll walk you home.
- What? / - Go home, and go to bed.
- Let's go, Yeongju. / - Bye.
Okay.
- Bye. / - Goodnight.
Are those two dating?
They're not together yet,
but they are testing the waters.
It's frustrating to watch them.
Yeongju...
She's nice.
She is.
She's pretty and pleasant.
And she's a teacher.
Don't you think they look good together?
Yes, they do.
(Unique Spicy Chicken Stew)
Ms. Kang Yeongju, what's all this?
Why are you cooking all of a sudden?
I'm just practicing.
Practicing?
Oh, I get it.
Girl...
You have a good eye.
What do you mean?
Jiwan.
Who cares about education?
To me, money trumps everything.
Stop getting ahead of yourself.
Seonhui is a decent mother-in-law.
Eunsu is easy.
The grandmother-in-law will become forgetful.
Haengsuk. She's the one to watch out for.
I'm sick of your marriage talk.
I told you it's not like that.
Just leave me alone.
How could I leave you alone?
You won't go on blind dates,
but you can't even make Jiwan yours.
If it were me in the old days,
I would've already...
What's the use of giving you my looks?
Just look at yourself.
You're dressed like a tomboy,
and you haven't taken a shower.
You need to make yourself look pretty!
Practicing cooking won't help you at all.
If a girl is pretty, nothing else matters.
You have to look pretty!
What good will cooking do for you?
Besides your pretty face,
you got nothing from me!
What do you mean? Like this?
Oh, you're impossible.
You're my daughter, but you're impossible!
Be more like Oh Minja! Like me!
Minja.
Oh!
Ms. Lee!
What are you doing here?
I need a new pillow for my neck pain.
What about you?
Yeongju's been complaining about neck pain, too.
Well,
is Yeongju still going on blind dates?
I've given up on that.
How they feel about each other is important,
not their background.
You're right!
But I heard you hold education very high.
If they're in love, education doesn't matter.
As long as he's hard-working, it's fine.
But isn't a small family better?
I would prefer a small family,
but these days, as complicated as it is,
people don't live with married children.
- You mean live separately? / - Yes.
But that's...
Well...
Old people don't live forever.
And I'm dying to have a great-grandchild.
I'm not going to let my daughter
date anyone with a large family.
What if she gets stuck with them?
That won't be good.
Yes, getting stuck is the key.
As long as they live separately,
you don't mind a big family?
Of course not.
As long as they are in love.
Why do you ask?
You have someone in mind?
Of course.
- You do? / - Yes.
Hello, I'm Ha Yeongho from Daehan Daily.
Someone tipped me off about Taehu Industry.
You drove Taehu Industry into bankruptcy,
and stole millions in funds. Is that true?
There are protocols for reporters...
Your former employee Lee Seokjin, and
former directors will be giving statements!
Tell me if it's true,
or if it's slander!
President Jang!
Please leave.
Refuse all interviews.
It wasn't Kim Jiwan.
Don't jump the gun, or get them involved.
I'm sure the reporter heard a rumor.
If he had all the evidence,
he would've written about it already.
I'm coming in, so make sure no one talks.
I told you to find him, by any means!
What are you doing?
Is it that you can't or won't?
Seokjin was
with us from the birth of Taehu Industry,
and is still with us today.
Dongjin still calls us to congratulate us
whenever we reach a new milestone.
Hyeokju practically lived with us
at the factory.
So how could I
dig into their past, and make threats?
Taesu!
You've been paid off, too?
I know you met with Seokjin.
I wasn't sure.
So, what did you get from them?
How much did they pay you!
Taesu...
Get out.
You're fired!
Get lost!
Hyeondo,
I once told your father
to watch his back because of you.
And he said to me,
even if you betrayed him, that was okay.
Because you're his son.
Look after Taesu.
I can't seem to do it anymore.
Is this Mr. Han Yeongho of Daehan Daily?
This is Kim Jiwan.
Can we have that interview tomorrow?
Yes, Mr. Han.
I'm on my way.
Your father was going to
hand over his company to my father?
I couldn't understand him at first,
but now that I think about it,
I can understand him a little bit.
This is all the evidence I've collected.
Why are you giving them to me?
Why did you
give me that notebook?
Have you had a lot to drink?
You asked me here, so why are you late?
I met Jiwan.
Uncle Sangjun
was going to give you all his money?
That's a lie.
Right?
Who would actually do that?
Why would he give you his company
when he has a son and a family?
That's ridiculous.
You were just a friend.
Not his blood.
Don't you agree?
Yes.
I'm not his blood.
But,
even though I wasn't his blood,
Sangjun might have actually really
wanted to give me his company.
But why...
How could he trust me so much?
Jiwan.
Do you
remember Dad?
A little bit.
What kind of person was he?
He smiled at me whenever he saw me.
Why did
Dad trust a man like him?
He was so foolish.
You think so, too, don't you?
How have you been?
Don't turn bad.
That's not who you are, Hyeondo.
I should go.
The Korean Businessmen's Association
recommended you as a next chairperson.
You're to give an acceptance speech.
Okay.
I got it.
Oh, and
call my wife's lawyer,
and have him visit me here.
Yes, sir.
President Jang wants to see you
before going to court.
What is it about?
He said he will tell you in person.
You like the coffee here, don't you?
You didn't call me here for coffee.
What is this about?
I called you over to have a cup of coffee.
Excuse me.
I came because you like it here,
but to me, the company
vending machine coffee's the best.
You've always had cheap taste.
What?
You hate me because of my cheap taste?
No,
it was easy for me.
Successful men
always get a mistress first.
But
you have simple taste in everything.
Vending machine coffee, soju,
and roasted rice tea after meals.
And with women, only Jeong Sugyeong.
I did have simple taste,
but it was never cheap.
I loved having you
as my husband.
I respected you
more than anyone.
If you are willing to change,
nothing will change between us.
Will Jeong Sugyeong still love Jang Taesu
without his money and honor?
That's why it can't be, Ms. Jeong.
This is the divorce papers.
I already signed it,
so you take care of the rest.
Are you sure you want to let this go?
You won't regret it?
That was what Father wanted.
If President Jang
doesn't change his ways after finding out
what Father wanted, he'll be more miserable.
Hello, everyone.
I'm Jang Taesu from Best Global,
who recently won Businessman of the Year.
There are many senior entrepreneurs
and colleagues who deserve the award,
so I feel a very big responsibility
to win this accolade.
And it's an honor to have the position
to represent all entrepreneurs.
Sitting here
brings back old memories.
I had a friend.
He trusted me when I had nothing,
and helped me get to where I am today.
He was the president of Taehu Industry
where Best Global began.
Kim Sangjun.
That was my friend's name.
He was naively trusting,
and honest
even to a fault.
I considered his company
as my own,
and worked hard.
But,
I
Stole...
All of his money.
What did he just say?
Yeongju, summarize this register, please.
May I help you?
Mr. Jang Hyeondo.
How dare you come here!
Jang Hyeondo?
You're that guy?
How dare you show your face here?
Get out.
I'm sorry.
That's all I can say.
Yes.
I tricked my trusting friend's family,
and bought their shares for pennies.
And I even kicked his family out
from their house.
And so I used
the stolen money,
and built my own company.
(Taehu Industry Stock Certificate, $2.5 Million)
Dad!
(KBS 2TV, Weekend Drama, Bluebird's House)
I knew then,
(Best Global's Jang Taesu Confesses to Embezzlement)
I would regret it for the rest of my life.
Sangjun
might have died because of me.
He's giving you what?
Stocks.
And he's resigning from his position.
Why are they so dense,
when I'm trying to help them?
They should at least try to
go on a few dates.
You're going to let Father be as he is?
Ma'am, get me a glass of ice water!
(Episode 49)
What is it?
You think with Lee Seokjin and some old
directors, you can turn the tables?
It's not that simple in the real world.
Is that your way of doing things?
Betraying a friend that trusts you,
and stealing all of his money?
Sangjun asked for this, do you know?
Is that why you wanted my father to die?
I said he was already dead when I got there!
Sure.
Wherever you go and whomever you meet,
keep telling that story.
Even if
you made my father die,
don't ever speak of it.
Ever.
If not,
I would have to feel sorry for my father
for being too foolish
to have trusted you so much.
It was for you.
For you,
for an ingrate like you,
my father did all the work.
From the beginning, my father prepared
all the money and paperwork for you.
Even if you hadn't stolen the money,
if you just let things run its course,
you would've eventually gotten all of it.
I understand that you're an engineer,
but what about running the company?
Asking me to manage the money is...
If you do it, it'll be like I'm doing it.
Sangjun, still...
On top of that,
I don't know if I need to run the company.
I want to hire someone capable,
and have him run it the way he wants.
I can focus on technology development,
and he can help grow the company.
(President Kim Sangjun)
Sangjun.
Sangjun!
Hey, Sangjun!
(Taehu Industry Stock Certificate, $2.5 Million)
Talk about lying through your teeth.
Who in the world
gives all his money to his friend
when he has his own family,
his own parents, and a wife?
I don't understand, either.
If he was alive, I'd love to ask him
why he trusted someone like you.
What kind of crazy idiot would
trust his friend with all his money?
You think I would believe that nonsense?
Taehu Industry's attorney Hong Mungi.
He was one of the people you fired
when Taehu Industry filed for bankruptcy.
You can ask him.
(President Kim Sangjun)
(Registration Certificate, Owner Jang Taesu)
Taesu, what time will you be back?
Well, I think I'll finish around 5.
I'll see you then.
I have something to tell you.
What is it? Tell me now.
I'll tell you later.
Don't be late.
I have a favor to ask you,
and something to give you.
Your mother's waiting.
If
Anything happens to me,
ask Taesu for help.
Don't say such a thing.
I'm saying, just in case.
Hello?
Who is this, so early in the morning?
Do you remember me?
President Jang!
- Come in. / - No, no, wait.
My coming in isn't important right now.
Did you meet Sangjun's son Kim Jiwan?
Did you see him a few days ago?
Yes, I met Jiwan a few days ago.
What did you two talk about?
He asked about the financial state
of Mr. Kim when he passed away.
Is there any legal problems?
Yes,
when Sangjun died,
what happened to his assets?
You know that better than I do.
He turned everything into cash,
and invested it into his company.
Invested it,
yes.
Yes, that's right.
He invested all of it.
He didn't plan on giving it to me, right?
He said he was making you the president.
Isn't that the same thing?
I want to give Taesu a chance.
I want to make it
so that he can make this company grow.
Mr. Kim,
what about your family?
Putting him in charge of the money is...
This investment is for my family.
Excuse me?
I'm not sure
how much longer
my heart will last.
Without me, what will happen to my mother,
my wife, and kids?
Anyone can talk my mother into signing
any document they want, and my wife
does not know how to deal with my mother.
I need someone to be there for my family.
Money aside, I know Taesu will
take great care of my family.
I know what kind of man he is.
President Jang...
You,
you're lying, aren't you?
How much money did Kim Jiwan give you?
How much did it take to pay you off?
President Jang...
I need to see you right now.
Come to my office.
I'm not interested in seeing you.
I'm hanging up.
Take me to Kim Jiwan's apartment.
I just
met with Taehu Industry's company lawyer.
Then you must've heard everything.
Yes.
You mean you heard about Sangjun?
Your family's become quite crafty.
Was it money, or something else?
How did you make him lie to me like that?
I remember him as a man of integrity,
so how did you buy him off?
You're well-prepared to taint my name.
Turning Sangjun into a saint
will make me look dirtier and pettier.
On top of stealing money, I'd become
a bastard who betrayed his best friend.
Is that the plan?
Telling the world how dirty and petty I am?
That's what you're afraid of?
I'm relieved.
At least you know what you did was wrong.
Why did you do it?
You're not that type of person.
You valued people,
and you were very understanding.
So Sangjun, Mother, and I
trusted you with everything.
You were upright and kindhearted.
What happened to you?
How did you end up here like this,
doubting Sangjun's intentions, Mr. Jang?
Find evidence on how Kim Jiwan
bought that lawyer off.
Taesu, what if...
What if, what?
You think it might be true?
But if it's true, I'm...
No.
I'm sure there's evidence of him lying.
What do you think Kim Jiwan offered him?
Wait...
Wait, this means
he can buy my people off, too.
What are you waiting for? Go find it!
Yes, sir.
I'm Ha Yeongho of Daehan Daily.
I'm Kim Jiwan.
Have a seat.
I heard the news from a former employee.
You've been contacting former directors?
How many people have you met with?
About twenty.
And I've been preparing
the recordings of their accounts.
I think I can report the story right away
if I had a copy of those recordings.
Can you give me a copy?
Of course.
I'll call you once I'm done sorting them.
Can't fall asleep?
I can't seem to understand Father.
Why did he try to put someone like
Jang Taesu in charge of his money?
That was so foolish.
Jiwan.
Don't blame your father.
Back then, the only person he could trust
was Mr. Jang Taesu.
With his health deteriorating,
your father was afraid of the future.
And he thought
Mr. Jang Taesu could look after us.
He was wrong.
He trusted the man
who stole all his money the day he died.
If it were me,
I would've trusted Mr. Jang Taesu, too.
He was a different man
from who he is now.
And that's why I can't forgive him.
As a human being,
you cannot betray someone
who trusts you.
Hyeondo.
Why not resign from your father's company?
I'll look into another job for you.
I should go to work.
Sugyeong came to see you?
She really begged for your forgiveness?
Sugyeong looked really bad.
I think she's miserable.
She should be.
Of course.
If she's not, she's not human.
Wait, but why do you sound so sad?
What?
Seeing her miserable made you soft?
Oh, my.
You sure are a saint.
She's going through a rough time after
a life of luxury, and you feel sorry?
You're the one I feel sorry for.
It seems as though Hyeondo is sick.
He's at the hospital.
Hyeondo?
How could a child be healthy
when his parents have no morals?
Karma passes down to children.
Thank you for helping me in Russia.
How could I say no to you?
I had to do it.
So I was thinking,
I heard you might end up
taking over the company.
There's an idea
I've been developing for five years,
and going to Russia gave me
reaffirmation on my idea.
So I was wondering
if you could give me a chance
to present that idea to you.
Please don't joke around with me.
I'm not...
Yes, I know I was hard on you,
and made your life difficult.
I saw talent when I saw you, so,
yes, like in Chinese novels,
in order to make someone a hero,
people around him
create hardships for him.
All Chinese heroes are like that.
They prevail over and over again,
and accomplish...
It's okay.
No, I...
I said it's okay!
Why do you keep bugging me!
I said it's okay!
Something great.
I think you're mistaken.
It's okay.
Sorry for cutting you off, but you're...
No, I'm not mistaken.
I think you're mistaken.
It's not like that. Just think about it.
When you asked me for a favor like that,
wasn't it because we are close?
- Yes. / - Right?
So since we share a special relationship,
let me present it in a special...
Jiwan.
Hi, Eunsu.
Ms. Han Eunsu!
Oh? Hello.
What are you doing here?
Huh?
She's my little sister.
Your real sister?
Yes.
But her last name's Han, and yours is Kim.
Jiwan, Eunsu.
- Hi, Aunt. / - Hi.
Remember?
This is Mr. Yun, my former team leader.
- Hello. / - She's my aunt.
Oh, Aunt.
Hello, I am Yun Oyong.
Hi.
I'm Park Haengsuk.
Excuse me?
Park...
You're his aunt, but your last name is Park?
Kim, Han and Park.
A family with different last names?
What happened?
Why is that office empty?
All the desks and chairs are gone.
Oh, that office?
They moved out.
They moved out?
Where did they go?
Where are my daughter and husband?
I heard they're pitching a tent at a farm.
A, a tent?
Oh,
I think we need to get a phone line fast.
When is the phone guy coming?
He'll be here at 3.
Where should the line go?
I'll find a spot.
I'll take that, Yeongju.
You shouldn't bite off more than you can chew,
and mingle with your own kind!
You're suffering because of Jiwan!
It's my fault for signing a contract
that says the owner can evict us at any time.
How dare you side with Jiwan!
I'm going to get him for this!
Honey, Mi...
What did Mom say?
She's going to get Jiwan.
What?
Seriously...
Let's hurry up.
Jiwan, you!
Hello.
Just a second.
Hello.
It's an important meeting. This way.
Everything looks great.
I can see, now that I'm here.
You put up a makeshift office near the farm.
It shows your concern for quality control.
I just need to sign here, yes?
Yes.
Thank you.
I hope this works out great.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
That guy
is great at many things.
He's amazing.
He performs better under pressure.
Ms. Lee, it must've been hard to find us.
And it's such a hot day.
Let me get you something cool to drink.
Mr. Jang.
This is worth $30,000.
Dad, why did you say it was Jiwan's fault?
Hey, cut me some slack.
I was caught off guard.
It slipped out.
I can't believe you.
It's cooked. Yes, have some.
Director, you're here.
- Mr. Kang, you're here. / - Honey.
Yes.
What are you doing here?
What do you think?
They are working so hard on a hot day,
so I bought them Korean pork
to help them restore some energy.
Domestic is always the best.
Of course. You're a wise man.
Honey, don't just stand there. Come and sit.
- Come here. / - Yeongju, come and sit down.
Yes, Yeongju, come and eat.
Let me go get some more lettuce.
Okay.
Wait,
weren't you mad at Jiwan?
What's going on?
Oh, I can't believe you.
When? People might actually believe that.
Why would I talk badly about Jiwan?
When I came here, Jiwan was doing great,
so I bought him Korean pork,
to help him restore energy.
Why are you just sitting there?
Go and help wash the lettuce.
Go help Jiwan.
Okay.
I'm a great judge of character.
Mom, just have one spoonful.
Say ah.
I don't want any chicken porridge.
It's not just chicken. It has ginseng, too.
You need to eat warm food in the summer,
so you can restore energy, okay?
Just have one spoonful.
Say ah.
See?
You're upset because of what you said.
I didn't say anything wrong.
Imagine how Seonhui and Eunsu must feel.
You're worried about Eunsu, aren't you?
I hope she gets over Hyeondo,
and meets someone nice.
I'm sure she will.
Couples form and break up all the time.
Jiwan doesn't have a girlfriend?
Jiwan has no time for that.
This?
You see,
here are the size and unit.
Hi.
Maybe I shouldn't have come.
Don't say that. I'm glad you're here.
But why are you here?
Oh, I'm stuffed.
You must really love spicy chicken stew.
You ate a lot of it.
Because it was delicious.
It's late, so take Yeongju home.
It's okay. I can go home alone.
Don't say that.
It's late. What if you get kidnapped?
Take her home.
No, that's not going to happen.
Don't say that. Just go.
What are you two doing?
Let's go. I'll walk you home.
- What? / - Go home, and go to bed.
- Let's go, Yeongju. / - Bye.
Okay.
- Bye. / - Goodnight.
Are those two dating?
They're not together yet,
but they are testing the waters.
It's frustrating to watch them.
Yeongju...
She's nice.
She is.
She's pretty and pleasant.
And she's a teacher.
Don't you think they look good together?
Yes, they do.
(Unique Spicy Chicken Stew)
Ms. Kang Yeongju, what's all this?
Why are you cooking all of a sudden?
I'm just practicing.
Practicing?
Oh, I get it.
Girl...
You have a good eye.
What do you mean?
Jiwan.
Who cares about education?
To me, money trumps everything.
Stop getting ahead of yourself.
Seonhui is a decent mother-in-law.
Eunsu is easy.
The grandmother-in-law will become forgetful.
Haengsuk. She's the one to watch out for.
I'm sick of your marriage talk.
I told you it's not like that.
Just leave me alone.
How could I leave you alone?
You won't go on blind dates,
but you can't even make Jiwan yours.
If it were me in the old days,
I would've already...
What's the use of giving you my looks?
Just look at yourself.
You're dressed like a tomboy,
and you haven't taken a shower.
You need to make yourself look pretty!
Practicing cooking won't help you at all.
If a girl is pretty, nothing else matters.
You have to look pretty!
What good will cooking do for you?
Besides your pretty face,
you got nothing from me!
What do you mean? Like this?
Oh, you're impossible.
You're my daughter, but you're impossible!
Be more like Oh Minja! Like me!
Minja.
Oh!
Ms. Lee!
What are you doing here?
I need a new pillow for my neck pain.
What about you?
Yeongju's been complaining about neck pain, too.
Well,
is Yeongju still going on blind dates?
I've given up on that.
How they feel about each other is important,
not their background.
You're right!
But I heard you hold education very high.
If they're in love, education doesn't matter.
As long as he's hard-working, it's fine.
But isn't a small family better?
I would prefer a small family,
but these days, as complicated as it is,
people don't live with married children.
- You mean live separately? / - Yes.
But that's...
Well...
Old people don't live forever.
And I'm dying to have a great-grandchild.
I'm not going to let my daughter
date anyone with a large family.
What if she gets stuck with them?
That won't be good.
Yes, getting stuck is the key.
As long as they live separately,
you don't mind a big family?
Of course not.
As long as they are in love.
Why do you ask?
You have someone in mind?
Of course.
- You do? / - Yes.
Hello, I'm Ha Yeongho from Daehan Daily.
Someone tipped me off about Taehu Industry.
You drove Taehu Industry into bankruptcy,
and stole millions in funds. Is that true?
There are protocols for reporters...
Your former employee Lee Seokjin, and
former directors will be giving statements!
Tell me if it's true,
or if it's slander!
President Jang!
Please leave.
Refuse all interviews.
It wasn't Kim Jiwan.
Don't jump the gun, or get them involved.
I'm sure the reporter heard a rumor.
If he had all the evidence,
he would've written about it already.
I'm coming in, so make sure no one talks.
I told you to find him, by any means!
What are you doing?
Is it that you can't or won't?
Seokjin was
with us from the birth of Taehu Industry,
and is still with us today.
Dongjin still calls us to congratulate us
whenever we reach a new milestone.
Hyeokju practically lived with us
at the factory.
So how could I
dig into their past, and make threats?
Taesu!
You've been paid off, too?
I know you met with Seokjin.
I wasn't sure.
So, what did you get from them?
How much did they pay you!
Taesu...
Get out.
You're fired!
Get lost!
Hyeondo,
I once told your father
to watch his back because of you.
And he said to me,
even if you betrayed him, that was okay.
Because you're his son.
Look after Taesu.
I can't seem to do it anymore.
Is this Mr. Han Yeongho of Daehan Daily?
This is Kim Jiwan.
Can we have that interview tomorrow?
Yes, Mr. Han.
I'm on my way.
Your father was going to
hand over his company to my father?
I couldn't understand him at first,
but now that I think about it,
I can understand him a little bit.
This is all the evidence I've collected.
Why are you giving them to me?
Why did you
give me that notebook?
Have you had a lot to drink?
You asked me here, so why are you late?
I met Jiwan.
Uncle Sangjun
was going to give you all his money?
That's a lie.
Right?
Who would actually do that?
Why would he give you his company
when he has a son and a family?
That's ridiculous.
You were just a friend.
Not his blood.
Don't you agree?
Yes.
I'm not his blood.
But,
even though I wasn't his blood,
Sangjun might have actually really
wanted to give me his company.
But why...
How could he trust me so much?
Jiwan.
Do you
remember Dad?
A little bit.
What kind of person was he?
He smiled at me whenever he saw me.
Why did
Dad trust a man like him?
He was so foolish.
You think so, too, don't you?
How have you been?
Don't turn bad.
That's not who you are, Hyeondo.
I should go.
The Korean Businessmen's Association
recommended you as a next chairperson.
You're to give an acceptance speech.
Okay.
I got it.
Oh, and
call my wife's lawyer,
and have him visit me here.
Yes, sir.
President Jang wants to see you
before going to court.
What is it about?
He said he will tell you in person.
You like the coffee here, don't you?
You didn't call me here for coffee.
What is this about?
I called you over to have a cup of coffee.
Excuse me.
I came because you like it here,
but to me, the company
vending machine coffee's the best.
You've always had cheap taste.
What?
You hate me because of my cheap taste?
No,
it was easy for me.
Successful men
always get a mistress first.
But
you have simple taste in everything.
Vending machine coffee, soju,
and roasted rice tea after meals.
And with women, only Jeong Sugyeong.
I did have simple taste,
but it was never cheap.
I loved having you
as my husband.
I respected you
more than anyone.
If you are willing to change,
nothing will change between us.
Will Jeong Sugyeong still love Jang Taesu
without his money and honor?
That's why it can't be, Ms. Jeong.
This is the divorce papers.
I already signed it,
so you take care of the rest.
Are you sure you want to let this go?
You won't regret it?
That was what Father wanted.
If President Jang
doesn't change his ways after finding out
what Father wanted, he'll be more miserable.
Hello, everyone.
I'm Jang Taesu from Best Global,
who recently won Businessman of the Year.
There are many senior entrepreneurs
and colleagues who deserve the award,
so I feel a very big responsibility
to win this accolade.
And it's an honor to have the position
to represent all entrepreneurs.
Sitting here
brings back old memories.
I had a friend.
He trusted me when I had nothing,
and helped me get to where I am today.
He was the president of Taehu Industry
where Best Global began.
Kim Sangjun.
That was my friend's name.
He was naively trusting,
and honest
even to a fault.
I considered his company
as my own,
and worked hard.
But,
I
Stole...
All of his money.
What did he just say?
Yeongju, summarize this register, please.
May I help you?
Mr. Jang Hyeondo.
How dare you come here!
Jang Hyeondo?
You're that guy?
How dare you show your face here?
Get out.
I'm sorry.
That's all I can say.
Yes.
I tricked my trusting friend's family,
and bought their shares for pennies.
And I even kicked his family out
from their house.
And so I used
the stolen money,
and built my own company.
(Taehu Industry Stock Certificate, $2.5 Million)
Dad!
(KBS 2TV, Weekend Drama, Bluebird's House)
I knew then,
(Best Global's Jang Taesu Confesses to Embezzlement)
I would regret it for the rest of my life.
Sangjun
might have died because of me.
He's giving you what?
Stocks.
And he's resigning from his position.
Why are they so dense,
when I'm trying to help them?
They should at least try to
go on a few dates.
You're going to let Father be as he is?
Ma'am, get me a glass of ice water!
(Episode 49)
What is it?
You think with Lee Seokjin and some old
directors, you can turn the tables?
It's not that simple in the real world.
Is that your way of doing things?
Betraying a friend that trusts you,
and stealing all of his money?
Sangjun asked for this, do you know?
Is that why you wanted my father to die?
I said he was already dead when I got there!
Sure.
Wherever you go and whomever you meet,
keep telling that story.
Even if
you made my father die,
don't ever speak of it.
Ever.
If not,
I would have to feel sorry for my father
for being too foolish
to have trusted you so much.
It was for you.
For you,
for an ingrate like you,
my father did all the work.
From the beginning, my father prepared
all the money and paperwork for you.
Even if you hadn't stolen the money,
if you just let things run its course,
you would've eventually gotten all of it.
I understand that you're an engineer,
but what about running the company?
Asking me to manage the money is...
If you do it, it'll be like I'm doing it.
Sangjun, still...
On top of that,
I don't know if I need to run the company.
I want to hire someone capable,
and have him run it the way he wants.
I can focus on technology development,
and he can help grow the company.
(President Kim Sangjun)
Sangjun.
Sangjun!
Hey, Sangjun!
(Taehu Industry Stock Certificate, $2.5 Million)
Talk about lying through your teeth.
Who in the world
gives all his money to his friend
when he has his own family,
his own parents, and a wife?
I don't understand, either.
If he was alive, I'd love to ask him
why he trusted someone like you.
What kind of crazy idiot would
trust his friend with all his money?
You think I would believe that nonsense?
Taehu Industry's attorney Hong Mungi.
He was one of the people you fired
when Taehu Industry filed for bankruptcy.
You can ask him.
(President Kim Sangjun)
(Registration Certificate, Owner Jang Taesu)
Taesu, what time will you be back?
Well, I think I'll finish around 5.
I'll see you then.
I have something to tell you.
What is it? Tell me now.
I'll tell you later.
Don't be late.
I have a favor to ask you,
and something to give you.
Your mother's waiting.
If
Anything happens to me,
ask Taesu for help.
Don't say such a thing.
I'm saying, just in case.
Hello?
Who is this, so early in the morning?
Do you remember me?
President Jang!
- Come in. / - No, no, wait.
My coming in isn't important right now.
Did you meet Sangjun's son Kim Jiwan?
Did you see him a few days ago?
Yes, I met Jiwan a few days ago.
What did you two talk about?
He asked about the financial state
of Mr. Kim when he passed away.
Is there any legal problems?
Yes,
when Sangjun died,
what happened to his assets?
You know that better than I do.
He turned everything into cash,
and invested it into his company.
Invested it,
yes.
Yes, that's right.
He invested all of it.
He didn't plan on giving it to me, right?
He said he was making you the president.
Isn't that the same thing?
I want to give Taesu a chance.
I want to make it
so that he can make this company grow.
Mr. Kim,
what about your family?
Putting him in charge of the money is...
This investment is for my family.
Excuse me?
I'm not sure
how much longer
my heart will last.
Without me, what will happen to my mother,
my wife, and kids?
Anyone can talk my mother into signing
any document they want, and my wife
does not know how to deal with my mother.
I need someone to be there for my family.
Money aside, I know Taesu will
take great care of my family.
I know what kind of man he is.
President Jang...
You,
you're lying, aren't you?
How much money did Kim Jiwan give you?
How much did it take to pay you off?
President Jang...
I need to see you right now.
Come to my office.
I'm not interested in seeing you.
I'm hanging up.
Take me to Kim Jiwan's apartment.
I just
met with Taehu Industry's company lawyer.
Then you must've heard everything.
Yes.
You mean you heard about Sangjun?
Your family's become quite crafty.
Was it money, or something else?
How did you make him lie to me like that?
I remember him as a man of integrity,
so how did you buy him off?
You're well-prepared to taint my name.
Turning Sangjun into a saint
will make me look dirtier and pettier.
On top of stealing money, I'd become
a bastard who betrayed his best friend.
Is that the plan?
Telling the world how dirty and petty I am?
That's what you're afraid of?
I'm relieved.
At least you know what you did was wrong.
Why did you do it?
You're not that type of person.
You valued people,
and you were very understanding.
So Sangjun, Mother, and I
trusted you with everything.
You were upright and kindhearted.
What happened to you?
How did you end up here like this,
doubting Sangjun's intentions, Mr. Jang?
Find evidence on how Kim Jiwan
bought that lawyer off.
Taesu, what if...
What if, what?
You think it might be true?
But if it's true, I'm...
No.
I'm sure there's evidence of him lying.
What do you think Kim Jiwan offered him?
Wait...
Wait, this means
he can buy my people off, too.
What are you waiting for? Go find it!
Yes, sir.
I'm Ha Yeongho of Daehan Daily.
I'm Kim Jiwan.
Have a seat.
I heard the news from a former employee.
You've been contacting former directors?
How many people have you met with?
About twenty.
And I've been preparing
the recordings of their accounts.
I think I can report the story right away
if I had a copy of those recordings.
Can you give me a copy?
Of course.
I'll call you once I'm done sorting them.
Can't fall asleep?
I can't seem to understand Father.
Why did he try to put someone like
Jang Taesu in charge of his money?
That was so foolish.
Jiwan.
Don't blame your father.
Back then, the only person he could trust
was Mr. Jang Taesu.
With his health deteriorating,
your father was afraid of the future.
And he thought
Mr. Jang Taesu could look after us.
He was wrong.
He trusted the man
who stole all his money the day he died.
If it were me,
I would've trusted Mr. Jang Taesu, too.
He was a different man
from who he is now.
And that's why I can't forgive him.
As a human being,
you cannot betray someone
who trusts you.
Hyeondo.
Why not resign from your father's company?
I'll look into another job for you.
I should go to work.
Sugyeong came to see you?
She really begged for your forgiveness?
Sugyeong looked really bad.
I think she's miserable.
She should be.
Of course.
If she's not, she's not human.
Wait, but why do you sound so sad?
What?
Seeing her miserable made you soft?
Oh, my.
You sure are a saint.
She's going through a rough time after
a life of luxury, and you feel sorry?
You're the one I feel sorry for.
It seems as though Hyeondo is sick.
He's at the hospital.
Hyeondo?
How could a child be healthy
when his parents have no morals?
Karma passes down to children.
Thank you for helping me in Russia.
How could I say no to you?
I had to do it.
So I was thinking,
I heard you might end up
taking over the company.
There's an idea
I've been developing for five years,
and going to Russia gave me
reaffirmation on my idea.
So I was wondering
if you could give me a chance
to present that idea to you.
Please don't joke around with me.
I'm not...
Yes, I know I was hard on you,
and made your life difficult.
I saw talent when I saw you, so,
yes, like in Chinese novels,
in order to make someone a hero,
people around him
create hardships for him.
All Chinese heroes are like that.
They prevail over and over again,
and accomplish...
It's okay.
No, I...
I said it's okay!
Why do you keep bugging me!
I said it's okay!
Something great.
I think you're mistaken.
It's okay.
Sorry for cutting you off, but you're...
No, I'm not mistaken.
I think you're mistaken.
It's not like that. Just think about it.
When you asked me for a favor like that,
wasn't it because we are close?
- Yes. / - Right?
So since we share a special relationship,
let me present it in a special...
Jiwan.
Hi, Eunsu.
Ms. Han Eunsu!
Oh? Hello.
What are you doing here?
Huh?
She's my little sister.
Your real sister?
Yes.
But her last name's Han, and yours is Kim.
Jiwan, Eunsu.
- Hi, Aunt. / - Hi.
Remember?
This is Mr. Yun, my former team leader.
- Hello. / - She's my aunt.
Oh, Aunt.
Hello, I am Yun Oyong.
Hi.
I'm Park Haengsuk.
Excuse me?
Park...
You're his aunt, but your last name is Park?
Kim, Han and Park.
A family with different last names?
What happened?
Why is that office empty?
All the desks and chairs are gone.
Oh, that office?
They moved out.
They moved out?
Where did they go?
Where are my daughter and husband?
I heard they're pitching a tent at a farm.
A, a tent?
Oh,
I think we need to get a phone line fast.
When is the phone guy coming?
He'll be here at 3.
Where should the line go?
I'll find a spot.
I'll take that, Yeongju.
You shouldn't bite off more than you can chew,
and mingle with your own kind!
You're suffering because of Jiwan!
It's my fault for signing a contract
that says the owner can evict us at any time.
How dare you side with Jiwan!
I'm going to get him for this!
Honey, Mi...
What did Mom say?
She's going to get Jiwan.
What?
Seriously...
Let's hurry up.
Jiwan, you!
Hello.
Just a second.
Hello.
It's an important meeting. This way.
Everything looks great.
I can see, now that I'm here.
You put up a makeshift office near the farm.
It shows your concern for quality control.
I just need to sign here, yes?
Yes.
Thank you.
I hope this works out great.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
That guy
is great at many things.
He's amazing.
He performs better under pressure.
Ms. Lee, it must've been hard to find us.
And it's such a hot day.
Let me get you something cool to drink.
Mr. Jang.
This is worth $30,000.
Dad, why did you say it was Jiwan's fault?
Hey, cut me some slack.
I was caught off guard.
It slipped out.
I can't believe you.
It's cooked. Yes, have some.
Director, you're here.
- Mr. Kang, you're here. / - Honey.
Yes.
What are you doing here?
What do you think?
They are working so hard on a hot day,
so I bought them Korean pork
to help them restore some energy.
Domestic is always the best.
Of course. You're a wise man.
Honey, don't just stand there. Come and sit.
- Come here. / - Yeongju, come and sit down.
Yes, Yeongju, come and eat.
Let me go get some more lettuce.
Okay.
Wait,
weren't you mad at Jiwan?
What's going on?
Oh, I can't believe you.
When? People might actually believe that.
Why would I talk badly about Jiwan?
When I came here, Jiwan was doing great,
so I bought him Korean pork,
to help him restore energy.
Why are you just sitting there?
Go and help wash the lettuce.
Go help Jiwan.
Okay.
I'm a great judge of character.
Mom, just have one spoonful.
Say ah.
I don't want any chicken porridge.
It's not just chicken. It has ginseng, too.
You need to eat warm food in the summer,
so you can restore energy, okay?
Just have one spoonful.
Say ah.
See?
You're upset because of what you said.
I didn't say anything wrong.
Imagine how Seonhui and Eunsu must feel.
You're worried about Eunsu, aren't you?
I hope she gets over Hyeondo,
and meets someone nice.
I'm sure she will.
Couples form and break up all the time.
Jiwan doesn't have a girlfriend?
Jiwan has no time for that.
This?
You see,
here are the size and unit.
Hi.
Maybe I shouldn't have come.
Don't say that. I'm glad you're here.
But why are you here?
Oh, I'm stuffed.
You must really love spicy chicken stew.
You ate a lot of it.
Because it was delicious.
It's late, so take Yeongju home.
It's okay. I can go home alone.
Don't say that.
It's late. What if you get kidnapped?
Take her home.
No, that's not going to happen.
Don't say that. Just go.
What are you two doing?
Let's go. I'll walk you home.
- What? / - Go home, and go to bed.
- Let's go, Yeongju. / - Bye.
Okay.
- Bye. / - Goodnight.
Are those two dating?
They're not together yet,
but they are testing the waters.
It's frustrating to watch them.
Yeongju...
She's nice.
She is.
She's pretty and pleasant.
And she's a teacher.
Don't you think they look good together?
Yes, they do.
(Unique Spicy Chicken Stew)
Ms. Kang Yeongju, what's all this?
Why are you cooking all of a sudden?
I'm just practicing.
Practicing?
Oh, I get it.
Girl...
You have a good eye.
What do you mean?
Jiwan.
Who cares about education?
To me, money trumps everything.
Stop getting ahead of yourself.
Seonhui is a decent mother-in-law.
Eunsu is easy.
The grandmother-in-law will become forgetful.
Haengsuk. She's the one to watch out for.
I'm sick of your marriage talk.
I told you it's not like that.
Just leave me alone.
How could I leave you alone?
You won't go on blind dates,
but you can't even make Jiwan yours.
If it were me in the old days,
I would've already...
What's the use of giving you my looks?
Just look at yourself.
You're dressed like a tomboy,
and you haven't taken a shower.
You need to make yourself look pretty!
Practicing cooking won't help you at all.
If a girl is pretty, nothing else matters.
You have to look pretty!
What good will cooking do for you?
Besides your pretty face,
you got nothing from me!
What do you mean? Like this?
Oh, you're impossible.
You're my daughter, but you're impossible!
Be more like Oh Minja! Like me!
Minja.
Oh!
Ms. Lee!
What are you doing here?
I need a new pillow for my neck pain.
What about you?
Yeongju's been complaining about neck pain, too.
Well,
is Yeongju still going on blind dates?
I've given up on that.
How they feel about each other is important,
not their background.
You're right!
But I heard you hold education very high.
If they're in love, education doesn't matter.
As long as he's hard-working, it's fine.
But isn't a small family better?
I would prefer a small family,
but these days, as complicated as it is,
people don't live with married children.
- You mean live separately? / - Yes.
But that's...
Well...
Old people don't live forever.
And I'm dying to have a great-grandchild.
I'm not going to let my daughter
date anyone with a large family.
What if she gets stuck with them?
That won't be good.
Yes, getting stuck is the key.
As long as they live separately,
you don't mind a big family?
Of course not.
As long as they are in love.
Why do you ask?
You have someone in mind?
Of course.
- You do? / - Yes.
Hello, I'm Ha Yeongho from Daehan Daily.
Someone tipped me off about Taehu Industry.
You drove Taehu Industry into bankruptcy,
and stole millions in funds. Is that true?
There are protocols for reporters...
Your former employee Lee Seokjin, and
former directors will be giving statements!
Tell me if it's true,
or if it's slander!
President Jang!
Please leave.
Refuse all interviews.
It wasn't Kim Jiwan.
Don't jump the gun, or get them involved.
I'm sure the reporter heard a rumor.
If he had all the evidence,
he would've written about it already.
I'm coming in, so make sure no one talks.
I told you to find him, by any means!
What are you doing?
Is it that you can't or won't?
Seokjin was
with us from the birth of Taehu Industry,
and is still with us today.
Dongjin still calls us to congratulate us
whenever we reach a new milestone.
Hyeokju practically lived with us
at the factory.
So how could I
dig into their past, and make threats?
Taesu!
You've been paid off, too?
I know you met with Seokjin.
I wasn't sure.
So, what did you get from them?
How much did they pay you!
Taesu...
Get out.
You're fired!
Get lost!
Hyeondo,
I once told your father
to watch his back because of you.
And he said to me,
even if you betrayed him, that was okay.
Because you're his son.
Look after Taesu.
I can't seem to do it anymore.
Is this Mr. Han Yeongho of Daehan Daily?
This is Kim Jiwan.
Can we have that interview tomorrow?
Yes, Mr. Han.
I'm on my way.
Your father was going to
hand over his company to my father?
I couldn't understand him at first,
but now that I think about it,
I can understand him a little bit.
This is all the evidence I've collected.
Why are you giving them to me?
Why did you
give me that notebook?
Have you had a lot to drink?
You asked me here, so why are you late?
I met Jiwan.
Uncle Sangjun
was going to give you all his money?
That's a lie.
Right?
Who would actually do that?
Why would he give you his company
when he has a son and a family?
That's ridiculous.
You were just a friend.
Not his blood.
Don't you agree?
Yes.
I'm not his blood.
But,
even though I wasn't his blood,
Sangjun might have actually really
wanted to give me his company.
But why...
How could he trust me so much?
Jiwan.
Do you
remember Dad?
A little bit.
What kind of person was he?
He smiled at me whenever he saw me.
Why did
Dad trust a man like him?
He was so foolish.
You think so, too, don't you?
How have you been?
Don't turn bad.
That's not who you are, Hyeondo.
I should go.
The Korean Businessmen's Association
recommended you as a next chairperson.
You're to give an acceptance speech.
Okay.
I got it.
Oh, and
call my wife's lawyer,
and have him visit me here.
Yes, sir.
President Jang wants to see you
before going to court.
What is it about?
He said he will tell you in person.
You like the coffee here, don't you?
You didn't call me here for coffee.
What is this about?
I called you over to have a cup of coffee.
Excuse me.
I came because you like it here,
but to me, the company
vending machine coffee's the best.
You've always had cheap taste.
What?
You hate me because of my cheap taste?
No,
it was easy for me.
Successful men
always get a mistress first.
But
you have simple taste in everything.
Vending machine coffee, soju,
and roasted rice tea after meals.
And with women, only Jeong Sugyeong.
I did have simple taste,
but it was never cheap.
I loved having you
as my husband.
I respected you
more than anyone.
If you are willing to change,
nothing will change between us.
Will Jeong Sugyeong still love Jang Taesu
without his money and honor?
That's why it can't be, Ms. Jeong.
This is the divorce papers.
I already signed it,
so you take care of the rest.
Are you sure you want to let this go?
You won't regret it?
That was what Father wanted.
If President Jang
doesn't change his ways after finding out
what Father wanted, he'll be more miserable.
Hello, everyone.
I'm Jang Taesu from Best Global,
who recently won Businessman of the Year.
There are many senior entrepreneurs
and colleagues who deserve the award,
so I feel a very big responsibility
to win this accolade.
And it's an honor to have the position
to represent all entrepreneurs.
Sitting here
brings back old memories.
I had a friend.
He trusted me when I had nothing,
and helped me get to where I am today.
He was the president of Taehu Industry
where Best Global began.
Kim Sangjun.
That was my friend's name.
He was naively trusting,
and honest
even to a fault.
I considered his company
as my own,
and worked hard.
But,
I
Stole...
All of his money.
What did he just say?
Yeongju, summarize this register, please.
May I help you?
Mr. Jang Hyeondo.
How dare you come here!
Jang Hyeondo?
You're that guy?
How dare you show your face here?
Get out.
I'm sorry.
That's all I can say.
Yes.
I tricked my trusting friend's family,
and bought their shares for pennies.
And I even kicked his family out
from their house.
And so I used
the stolen money,
and built my own company.
(Taehu Industry Stock Certificate, $2.5 Million)
Dad!
(KBS 2TV, Weekend Drama, Bluebird's House)
I knew then,
(Best Global's Jang Taesu Confesses to Embezzlement)
I would regret it for the rest of my life.
Sangjun
might have died because of me.
He's giving you what?
Stocks.
And he's resigning from his position.
Why are they so dense,
when I'm trying to help them?
They should at least try to
go on a few dates.
You're going to let Father be as he is?
Ma'am, get me a glass of ice water!